The latest news from the Detroit Camp is not good. It was recently announced that Piston’s big man Isaiah Stewart has been suspended because of his altercation with Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks.
The incident did not happen on the court and the Piston’s big man is facing a lot of criticism for his actions. In this article, we will delve into the incident, the duration of Stewart’s suspension and its effect on the Pistons.
Why did NBA suspend Isaiah Stewart?
The NBA recently announced that Isaiah Stewart would be suspended for his unsportsmanlike actions. It was reported that Stewart had punched Eubanks during his altercation with the Suns center and he would be suspended. The decision was taken by the NBA headquarters to instill discipline in the Pistons players and to ensure that the same incidents do not occur in the future. Isaiah had once even messed with LeBron James and it didn’t go well.
The Atletic’s NBA Insider, Shams Charania, revealed crucial information about the incident. He talked about the incident and said, “There is a video, the security, Phoenix, they have seen it, the league saw it too…Drew Eubanks was punched in the face, Isaiah Stewart had dropped his bags and delivered a punch.” AP reported on the incident as well and revealed that the incident took place before the game started in the arena. The two centers got into a heated argument and were chest-to-chest facing each other when security spotted them. Stewart randomly threw a punch and the security had to intervene to stop them.
What is the duration of Isaiah Stewart suspension?
Isaiah Stewart has been suspended for three games for his altercation with Eubanks. Stewart would not be receiving any pay for the games he is suspended. The official press release of the NBA said, “The NBA announced today that the Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended for three games without any pay for initiating a physical altercation with Phoenix Suns forward-center Drew Eubanks on February 14. The incident occurred before a game between the Pistons and Suns at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Stewart had punched and pushed Eubanks during the altercation.”
The Phoenix Police Department also got involved in the incident, as Stewart was arrested on February 14. However, he was soon released after being issued a citation for misdemeanor assault. “Detectives are actively investigating a case related to an assault that happened this afternoon. It happened between two professional NBA players in the parking tunnel of the arena in downtown Phoenix,” said the Police Department about the incident.
What do you think about Isaiah Stewart getting suspended for his altercation with Eubanks? Do you think that the punishment issued on Piston’s Star is appropriate, or should it have been harsher? We are eager to know your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.
